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Baler proposal faces opposition from local residents

TORRINGTON – The City of Torrington held a public meeting Wednesday evening to present the city’s justification for proposed changes to the sanitation ordinance and to allow the city …

DEQ hears air quality concerns from Yoder

YODER – Yoder residents and concerned citizens gathered on Wednesday, October 30 for a presentation of the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) Particulate Monitoring for …

Rooster Booster banquet this weekend

TORRINGTON – The Goshen County Rooster Boosters are gearing up for their much-anticipated 28th Annual Rooster Booster Banquet this Saturday, November 2, at 5:30 p.m. The event will take place …

Punke celebrated by new readers and old friends

TORRINGTON – The Goshen County Library Foundation welcomed the community to a meet-and-greet with respected Torrington native and talented author Michael Punke. Over fifty attendees …
Sports
The Lady Lancers celebrate a point against WNCC on October 22. Pictured, from left, are sophomore Emma Blackstar, freshman Amarie Huntsman, sophomore Boden Liljedahl and sophomore Siala Unufe. The Lady Lancers always bring the energy to their games. EWC recently captured the Region IX North title with their undefeated conference record.

Lady Lancers capture Region IX North title

Two team captains on the EWC Lady Lancers volleyball team talked to the Telegram about their undefeated conference season and earning the Region IX North title.

EWC sophomore Mathis Fortin calculates his shot at the Lancers’ home invitational in September. Fortin led the EWC pack at the NJCAA National Preview in Kansas with a 44th-place finish.
The EWC men's golf team squared off against competition from across the region at the NJCAA National Preview.
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The LFL Doggers concluded the regular season as the No. 1 team in the conference with an undefeated overall record.
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Southeast junior Hadley Leithead, left, and senior Brooklyn Leithead, right, leap up for a block against Niobrara County during the final home game of the regular season on October 26.
The Southeast High School Lady Cyclones enter the postseason with an undefeated conference record.
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Junior Hallie Fuller reaches up for a block against Niobrara County on October 25. Fuller contributed two blocks to LFL’s total of 17.
The LFL Lady Doggers concluded the regular season with a resounding victory against Niobrara County.
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Lady Blazers battle Douglas

Senior Jaycee Hurley goes up for a kill against Douglas on October 24.

The Torrington High School Lady Blazers battled top-ranked Douglas in the final game of the regular season on Thursday.

Cyclones fall to Pine Bluffs

Senior Carter Blevins picks up yards during the October 10 game against LFL. Blevins led the Cyclones in rushing against Pine Bluffs on October 25 with 129 yards on 36 carries. Also pictured are LFL junior Brady Cook, center, and senior Louden Bremer, No. 14.

The Southeast High School Cyclones came up short against Pine Bluffs on Friday.

Blazers drop game in heartbreaker to Douglas

Senior Colby Sandusky, center, picks up yards during the first half against Douglas on October 25. Sandusky tallied 65 yards rushing. Also pictured is senior Andrew Haffner, left.

The Torrington High School Blazers came up short in a heartbreaker loss to Douglas on Friday.

Lady Lancers snag conference title

The Eastern Wyoming College Lady Lancers captured the regional title with an undefeated conference record.

Harriers demonstrate resilience at state

Five athletes represented Goshen County in girls varsity at state cross-country. Pictured, from left, are senior Madix McIntosh, junior Kaycee Kosmicki, senior Callie Taylor, coach Kelsey Grant, freshman Julie Merrow and freshman Camilla Harrison.

Goshen County athletes posted solid performances at the 2024 state cross-country championships.

Obituaries
Judy (Sedman) Daily
HUNTLEY – A celebration of life for Judy (Sedman) Daily, 67, will be held 2 p.m. Monday, November 4, 2024, at the First Wyoming United Presbyterian Church with Derek Jackson officiating. Judy …
Russell Hale Keithline
TORRINGTON – Services for Russell Hale Keithline, 82, will be held at a later date. Russell passed away peacefully October 29, 2024, at Torrington Community Hospital with his loving family …
William Bartley Cook II
TORRINGTON – William Bartley Cook II, 47, passed away peacefully October 21, 2024, at the Baptist Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. He will be laid to rest in Wyoming. Colyer Funeral Home …
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Community

Southeast FFA to host member sale

by Jess Oaks joaks@torringtontelegram.com YODER – The Southeast FFA Oyster Fry/Member Sale will be held November 12 at 6:30 p.m. in the Southeast High School gymnasium in Yoder. …

Another bus accident in Torrington

TORRINGTON – The Torrington Police Department responded to an accident at the intersection of East E Street and Valley Road, on October 24, involving a pickup truck and a school bus at around …

Fall back this weekend

GOSHEN COUNTY – With cooler weather and shorter days comes the end of Daylight-Saving Time (“DST”). This year, DST ends Sunday, November 3 at 2 a.m.   While many welcome …

Community Calendar

NOVEMBER YODER - Southeast FFA oyster fry/member sale. Annual chapter fundraiser November 12 at 6:30, SE HS gym. Welcome address & members sale begins @ 7 p.m. Meal prepared by Mr. Buchholz, …
Records

Emergency services log

October 3, 2024   00:10 – Records entry – Officer initiated activity at E 22nd Avenue, Torrington. Exparte protection order. Disposition completed. 01:20 – Medical …

Court fines for Oct. 21-26

October 21 Jose L. Mejia, Colorado Springs, vehicle exceed 70 mph on primary/secondary hwy (6+ mph over), $120. Oliva Dawn Dubray, Torrington, battery, jail: 90 days, suspended: 87 days, …

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Wyoming news

Barrasso, Hageman win big; Williams, Smith take local races

 Rob Mortimore TORRINGTON – Wyoming Senator John Barrasso and Representative Harriet Hageman cruised to victories in the August 21, 2024 primary election, while JD Williams and Scott …

Fire consumes livestock, feed, structures

GILLETTE – According to a recent social media update from the Wyoming Bureau of Land Management on August 28, there are a total of 290,842 acres on fire in a combination of four area wildfires …

State wildfires making way for invasive plants

WYOMING – Over several weeks, wildfires have ravaged northeastern Wyoming, burning nearly half a million acres of land in the Cowboy State and Montana. State firefighters have made progress …

UW seeks input on concealed carry law

LARAMIE – The University of Wyoming is seeking feedback on potential changes to the college regulation 6-4, the use of university buildings, grounds and services in a survey available online. …

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TORRINGTON – On Tuesday evening, the Goshen County Historical Society provided the community the opportunity to learn about the history of sugar beets grown over history in Goshen County. Mary …
TORRINGTON – As voting continues in advance of the general election on November 5, the intensity of the campaigns is increasing to a fever pitch. The passionate rhetoric creates a political …

EWC announces Fall Honor Roll

Eastern oming College named 122 students on the college’s Fall 2023 President’s Honor Roll and the Dean’s List. The President’s Honor Roll recognizes full time students (12 or more credit hours) who achieved a 4.0 grade point average. To qualify for the Dean’s Honor Roll, students must be full time and achieve a grade point average of 3.5, but less than 4.0.

Lingle fire to host haunted house

Lingle – Wednesday evening, Lingle Town Council held their second bi-monthly meeting for October. The council began their meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by approval of the …

Lingle council pays attention to trees

LINGLE – The Lingle Town Council met at the Community Center at 6 p.m. Wednesday for the mandatory discussion of weekly agenda items. Present at the meeting was mayor Micah Foster along …

GCSD approves 2024-’25 budget

TORRINGTON – During a special meeting and annual budget hearing, the Goshen County School District adopted the 2024-2025 budget. The meeting, held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17, opened …

Festival of Sight to benefit Torrington Lions

TORRINGTON – Pioneer Park in Torrington will be a happening place to be on Saturday, July 20 as the Torrington Lion’s Club hosts the annual Festival of Sight and activities kick off at 9 …

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public notices
Public Notice 9161
OFFICIAL GENERAL ELECTION SAMPLE BALLOTS FOR GOSHEN COUNTY, WYOMING
Public Notice No. 9160
PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF WYOMING IN AND FOR GOSHEN COUNTY Action No. 2024-CV-0000093 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ) TINA M. MORRELL, ) Deceased. )
Public Notice No. 9159
The Torrington City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 in the City Council Chambers at 436 East 22nd Ave. at 5:30 p.m.
Public Notice No. 9158
Pursuant to the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act and the Wyoming Public Service Commission’s (Commission) Rules, the Commission hereby gives notice of the Application of Black Hills Wyoming Gas, LLC d/b/a Black Hills Energy (BHWG or the Company) for authority implement its 2025-2027 Natural Gas Energy Efficiency Program (Program) as more fully described below.
Public Notice No. 9157
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ) WILLIAM LEE HERMAN ) Deceased. ) NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR SUMMARY DISTRIBUTION OF DECEDENT’S ESTATE